Water Tower, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
Besides the Power Station this was easily the most recognisable feature on the Camp, seen from miles around. The local water supply was insufficient to supply the Camp, therefore initially water was pumped ...
Wedding of NZRB soldier and Staffordshire girl
When the New Zealand Rifle Brigade came to Brocton Camp in 1917 they had quite an impact on the local area and were well liked. Some, like this soldier, married local girls. The card was sent from Sam ...
West Midlands Military Historical Society Exhibition, Stafford
A group pictured at an exhibition organised by West Midlands Military Historical Society, held at Riverside Receeation Centre, Stafford.
Left to right: unknown, Jim Farndell, unknown, Jake Whitehouse....
West Midlands Military Historical Society Exhibition, Stafford
Jake Whitehouse holding a collection of military cap badges at an exhibition organised by West Midlands Military Historical Society, held at Riverside Receation Centre.
West Midlands Military Historical Society Exhibition, Stafford
Jim Farndell (left) and Jake Whitehouse at an exhibition organised by West Midlands Military Historical Society, held at Riverside Receeation Centre.
West Yorkshire Regiment souvenir card, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
A novelty postcard from the West Yorkshire Regiment and the sender is wishing the recipient a Happy Easter. The regimental service records show a number of Battalions going to Rugeley Camp over the War ...
West Yorkshire Regiment, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
This group photograph is of Officers from the West Yorkshire Regiment and they look like they are positioned outside one of the Officer's Huts. Looking at the record of the various Battalions raised by ...
Wounded soldier, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
Thomas Gray(ling?), 11th Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment). He is wearing 'Hospital blues' and appears to have an arm injury. The 11th (Reserve) Battalion Green Howards ...
Wounded soldiers at Milford Hall, Stafford
Wounded soldiers wearing 'Hospital Blues' convalescing at Milford Hall, near Stafford during the First World War. The alternate image is a digitally colourised version of the image.
Y.M.C.A. Officer's Hut, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
It is interesting to see that the postcard infers that the Officers had their own YMCA Hut and that like Rugeley Camp the religious organisation sponsored Huts for the well-being of the troops were numbered. ...
Y.M.C.A. Officer's Hut, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
The Y.M.C.A. provided a hut where the Officers could relax from the rigours of training. They were well provided with comfortable furniture to sit in and read a newspaper whist having have a cup of tea. ...
YMCA Hut No 2, Penkridge Bank, Cannock Chase
This image shows a group of soldiers outside Y.M.C.A Hut No 2 at Penkridge bank.
During the First World War two military camps were built on the Chase - Brocton Camp, which was located near to Anson's ...
YMCA Hut No. 2, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
YMCA Hut No.2 is seen on numerous postcards and there were two others adjacent to the main Penkridge Bank Roadway. YMCA Hut No.1 was close to Rifle Range corner opposite the Banks and Post Office. YMCA ...
YMCA Hut No.2, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
YMCA Hut No.2 at Rugeley Camp. Further down the road is the Church Army Hut. Religious groups or sometimes a single local benefactor would sponsor these buildings in order to give comfort to the soldiers ...
YMCA Hut, Brocton Camp
There were a number of large huts sponsored by local religious organisations or sole benefactors to look after the well-being of the troops whilst in the Camp. This did not stop them venturing into local ...
YMCA Hut, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
These were substantial buildings and had large rooms to accommodate tables and chairs for reading a newspaper whilst having a cup of tea. There were also billiard tables and the huts were adaptable for ...
YMCA Hut, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
This photograph has been touched-up to exaggerate the amount of snow but even so, Cannock Chase was a truly desolate place in the winter months and it is regularly mentioned in postcards home requesting ...
YMCA Hut, Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase
This image gives an indication of the size of the YMCA buildings and shows only one part of it. There is a stage at the far end and one soldier appears to be playing the piano. The rooms were flexible ...